| name | onboarding |
| description | Help new users get started with MetaClaw - setup wizard, first steps, and guided configuration |
| license | MIT |
| compatibility | ["metaclaw"] |
| allowed-tools | ["ReadFile","WriteFile","EditFile","Bash"] |
| metadata | {"version":"0.1.0","author":"MetaClaw","builtin":true} |
Onboarding Guide
This skill helps new users get started with MetaClaw quickly and easily.
When to Activate
Activate when:
- User says "help me get started", "setup", "configure", "first time"
- No metaclaw.toml exists in the working directory
- User asks "what can you do?" or "how does this work?"
First-Time Setup Flow
Step 1: Welcome
Greet the user and explain what MetaClaw can do:
- "I'm MetaClaw, an AI agent that can read/write files, run commands, and learn new skills."
- "Let me help you get set up!"
Step 2: Check Prerequisites
python3 --version
pip --version
Step 3: Run Interactive Setup
Guide the user to run:
metaclaw init
Or help them create the config manually:
- Create
metaclaw.toml:
[llm]
model = "claude"
api_key_env = "ANTHROPIC_API_KEY"
[agent]
max_iterations = 25
[skills]
auto_discover = true
- Create
.env:
ANTHROPIC_API_KEY=your-key-here
Step 4: Verify Setup
metaclaw run
Step 5: Show Capabilities
Demonstrate key features:
- File reading and editing
- Running commands
- Using skills
- Channel bridging (if they want to connect chat platforms)
Quick Reference for New Users
Common commands:
metaclaw run - Start interactive agent
metaclaw start - Start server with channels
metaclaw init - Setup wizard
metaclaw skill list - Show available skills
metaclaw channel list - Show channel status
Getting help:
- Ask me anything! I can read your code, run commands, and help with tasks.
- Type
/metaclaw-manager to manage MetaClaw itself.
- Say "install skill X" to add new capabilities.